Custom Fit Boat Covers for DuraCraft Boats
DuraCraft has been building rugged aluminum boats in Monticello, Arkansas since the mid-1940s, when the Ward family helped pioneer the welded aluminum jon boat. Over the decades DuraCraft grew into one of the nation's largest aluminum boat producers, known for tough, no-nonsense jon boats, utility hulls, and bass boats built to take abuse. Whether yours runs the river, the marsh, or the lake, a snug cover keeps water, sun, and debris out. Our custom DuraCraft boat covers are patterned to your exact model and year.
DuraCraft Models We Cover
DuraCraft Boat Cover Features and Benefits
Cut to your exact DuraCraft model and year so the cover hugs the aluminum hull and console instead of draping loose like a universal cover.
Solution-dyed marine fabric resists sun, rain, and humidity without fading, keeping your aluminum boat and its interior protected season after season.
A water-repellent finish helps rain sheet off instead of pooling in an open jon boat, while breathable construction limits trapped moisture and mildew.
Every DuraCraft cover is custom cut and sewn to order in the USA with reinforced seams, secure tie-downs, and a tailored fit.
About DuraCraft Boats
DuraCraft traces its roots to the mid-1940s in Monticello, Arkansas, where the Ward family helped pioneer the welded-seam aluminum jon boat using surplus aluminum after World War II. The brand grew into one of the country’s largest aluminum boat builders — by the late 1970s a leading producer of aluminum bass boats — and earned a reputation for tough, dependable hulls. Today DuraCraft continues in Monticello, building jon boats, utility hulls, and aluminum fishing boats made to be run hard.
Why Protect Your DuraCraft with a Custom Cover?
Aluminum boats earn their keep in rough duty — rivers, marshes, and lakes — and spend their downtime exposed on a trailer or at the ramp. Sun bakes the seats and console, rain and leaves collect in an open hull, and grime works into every rivet and weld. A snug cover keeps the interior clean and dry on the trailer, at the dock, or in storage.
Custom-Fit vs. Generic Covers
A universal cover sits loose, flaps at highway speed, and lets water and debris blow in. Our DuraCraft covers are patterned to your specific model and year for a tailored fit that sheds water, resists wind, and stays put — so it protects the boat instead of slapping against it on every tow.
Built for an Aluminum Jon or Utility Boat
A jon boat or aluminum utility hull is low, open, and flat — with bench seats, a tiller or console, and a wide gunwale a generic cover never follows cleanly. We pattern to your exact DuraCraft so the cover hugs the hull and holds tight, even on older models that have been on the water for decades.
Features of Our DuraCraft Boat Covers
Each cover is crafted from marine-grade, UV-resistant fabric chosen to handle sun, rain, and humidity without fading or cracking. Reinforced stitching, tailored seams, and secure tie-downs keep it snug and quiet on the road, while a water-repellent finish helps rain run off instead of pooling in the hull.
Ready to Cover Your DuraCraft?
Select your model above to start a custom cover built for your exact DuraCraft — jon boat, utility hull, or aluminum fishing boat. Every cover is proudly custom-made in the USA. Not sure of your model, length, or whether you run a tiller or console? Contact us and we’ll help.
Frequently Asked Questions - DuraCraft Boat Covers
Which DuraCraft models do you provide covers for?
We provide custom-made center console covers for the DuraCraft 1518 BFS and 17 models, ensuring a perfect fit to keep your boat well-protected.
Are these covers waterproof?
Our covers are water-resistant and designed to protect your boat from rain and moisture. While not completely waterproof, they are highly effective in keeping your boat dry in most weather conditions.
Can I use the cover while trailering my boat?
Yes, our covers are designed for trailering, offering protection against road debris, dust, and adverse weather while keeping your boat secure during transport.
How do I select the right cover for my DuraCraft boat?
Use our cover selector tool to find the best cover for your DuraCraft model. Simply enter the make and model, and the tool will guide you to the available options.
How should I care for my boat cover?
To maintain your boat cover, regularly brush off loose dirt and rinse with fresh water. For stubborn stains, use a mild soap solution and a soft brush, avoiding harsh chemicals to preserve the fabric's integrity.
Which DuraCraft models do you make covers for?
We make custom covers across the DuraCraft aluminum lineup — jon boats, utility hulls, and aluminum fishing boats. Tell us your model, length, and whether you run a tiller or a console and we'll match the right pattern.
I have an older DuraCraft — can you still cover it?
Yes. DuraCraft aluminum boats last for decades, and we pattern covers for both current and older hulls. Give us your model and length and we'll match the correct fit.
Will the cover stay on while I trailer the boat?
Yes. Our DuraCraft covers use reinforced seams and secure tie-downs to hold tight at highway speed, which matters for a boat that gets towed to the ramp often.
Are your DuraCraft covers made in the USA?
Yes — every DuraCraft cover is custom-made in the USA from marine-grade, water-repellent fabric built to handle sun and rain.
Helpful boat cover guides
New to ordering? These walk you through it: the Boat Cover Buyer’s Guide (which cover you need and every option explained), the Fabric Guide (7oz vs 9oz vs Sunbrella), and How to Measure if your model isn’t listed. T-Top or open console? See T-Top Covers and Center Console Covers.